Churchill will oversee an extensive portfolio of hotels and resorts – including those in Hawaii and the U.S. mainland – in addition to all marketing, sales, revenue management, and reservations functions in her new capacity.
Claudia Eggspuhler new General Manager of downtown Dallas hotel, The Adolphus
The first woman in the hotel’s history to be named General Manager, Eggspuhler joins from her position as complex general manager at Westin and Sheraton Reston, Va.
Brett Forshag new DoSM at InterContinental New Orleans
He most recently served as vice president of sales and marketing for HRI Lodging and has also worked with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, ITT Sheraton, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Hyatt announces plans for Andaz Palm Springs
Expected to open in late 2016, the hotel will be built as a collection of small buildings and guestroom bungalows surrounding two outdoor pools and garden areas on an elevated patio terrace, offering panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and city.
Mark Shalala named VP of Franchise Development for Cambria Hotels & Suites
Most recently, Shalala served as senior director of development at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and was responsible for the growth of Starwood’s nine upscale and luxury lifestyle brands in the southeastern United States and in the Caribbean.
Jennifer Newmark new Director of Catering at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Newmark comes to Sofitel from the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA where she managed catering and events for over a decade.
Two new Directors of Sales and Marketing for Montage Hotels
Montage Hotels has appointed two new Directors of Sales & Marketing – Craig Schoninger at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina and James Palank at Montage Kapulua Bay in Hawaii.
Five DoubleTree by Hilton properties join Historic Hotels of America
To qualify for the program, hotels must have historic significance, be at least 50 years old, be designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
David Bernand appointed GM at Four Seasons Washington, DC
Bernand is a 16-year Four Seasons veteran now on his sixth post.
J Peter Lynn promoted to Area General Manager at Hilton
In addition to continuing to be the day-to-day general manager for Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Lynn will also oversee Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Mission Valley and Embassy Suites La Jolla.
